Here are some important things to considerconsideration when buying a kayak:
Type
There are various types of kayaks. The two most popular and well known types are sit in kayaks (SIK) and sit on top (SOT) kayaks. Determining which one is best for you will depend on a couple of factors.
I have owned both a sit in kayak and sit on top kayak. In my opinion sit in kayaks are more limit you more. In other words sit in kayaks limit you in the ability to customize the kayak to your needs, they limit your ability to stand or stretch out (sit in kayaks might not have enough leg room for a tall individual), and they limit the amount storage on your kayak.
On the other hand, sit on top kayaks are more easy to customize. In particular the stern of the kayak allows for you to use a crate, create custom rod holder's using PVC pipe, or even place a bait bucket if your kayaks is not equipped with a live well. Sit on top kayaks give a kayaker the ability to stretch and not be so confined. A taller person may want to select a sit on top kayak for this reason. If you are a tall person and have long legs getting into a sit in kayak can be cumbersome. Depending on how you plan to use your kayak, the amount of storage it has can be important.
There are various types of kayaks. The two most popular and well known types are sit in kayaks (SIK) and sit on top (SOT) kayaks. Determining which one is best for you will depend on a couple of factors.
I have owned both a sit in kayak and sit on top kayak. In my opinion sit in kayaks are more limit you more. In other words sit in kayaks limit you in the ability to customize the kayak to your needs, they limit your ability to stand or stretch out (sit in kayaks might not have enough leg room for a tall individual), and they limit the amount storage on your kayak.
On the other hand, sit on top kayaks are more easy to customize. In particular the stern of the kayak allows for you to use a crate, create custom rod holder's using PVC pipe, or even place a bait bucket if your kayaks is not equipped with a live well. Sit on top kayaks give a kayaker the ability to stretch and not be so confined. A taller person may want to select a sit on top kayak for this reason. If you are a tall person and have long legs getting into a sit in kayak can be cumbersome. Depending on how you plan to use your kayak, the amount of storage it has can be important.
Length
Weight
Stability
Cost
Stability
Cost
Color
The visibility of your kayak on the water is something to consider.
Size
as in how much weghit in gear it supports
as in how much weghit in gear it supports
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